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Marktech
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#21 · Posted: 6 Jan 2009 18:42
getagrip: The problem with most forums is that outside of "work at home" or "internet marketing" forums, they usually won't allow you to use your signature to link back to your website.
So true, but if you link to an informative page in your sig., (A page that you have created), that is high in informative content and low on hype and ads, and you are a trusted member of the forum, you may yet be successful in forum marketing in many niches.
I can't say which is best, both are good and many successful online marketers utilize both methods.
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skui719
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#22 · Posted: 11 Jan 2009 05:59
Hi everyone,
I also think that articles give u more traffic but forums works well for people who hate writing like me.
However, its very important to keep posting regularly!
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larslarson123
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#23 · Posted: 11 Jan 2009 17:03
Awesome feedback everyone :) Thank you.
After reading the general consensus and from my progressing personal experience, it looks like a combination of both is a great idea. Forums generate immediate clicks and offer great networking and information. Articles take longer, but generate more residual, low-maintenance income if you provide high quality, high quantity info with sufficient SEO and promotion.
Am I correct?
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#24 · Posted: 11 Jan 2009 18:18 · Edited by: A8ch
Great discussion and very interesting points of view.
One of the best business lessons I've learned over the years is:"You should never limit the ways you can generate revenue." Consequently, my position is that forums AND article marketing ought to be part of one's marketing arsenal. Bottom line is that they each deliver traffic.
But, as AteamFunTimer points out, each one gives you slightly different advantages as well:
ateamfuntimer: Creating good articles can brand you as an expert in your field and being an expert always helps. Using forums allows you to market your product to a targeted group of people and network. Networking is the key to being successful online.
So, since no one method is complete by itself, the two should be used to compliment each other. The more you become known as an expert through writing articles, the more effective you'll be at networking with targeted groups in forums.
Asking which one works better, will give you different answers, depending on which marketer you ask. And those answers would be more a reflection of his or her preference, skill and results, rather than a verdict on which method is actually more effective.
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#25 · Posted: 13 Jan 2009 19:43
It's safe to say I'm not going anywhere :)
Article writing is becoming a hobby as well as a profession for me, it's nice. And I'm very happy to be part of helpful communities with occasional monetary benefits such as this forum.
I think it's reallyyy cool that you can use writing and networking skills to avoid expensive advertising campaigns.
I think this fact opens a lot of doors for brilliant people with limited resources. Article marketing and similar techniques are great examples of the American Dream :) Anyone with great ideas and unique strategies can make their own name and claim their own success.
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mr127500
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#26 · Posted: 14 Jan 2009 02:01
Great posts here,
I agree, you have to diversify. Make it a point to attack both each day. In addition dont rule the video out from your daily work, its powerful. Keep at it. consistency is the key.
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#27 · Posted: 14 Jan 2009 06:25
Too many people are answering "both."
For someone who's not looking to make a full time job out of working online then you want to focus your efforts a little bit more deliberately.
I personally have had more success through various forums, but of course it will vary person to person.
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mdepei
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#28 · Posted: 14 Jan 2009 06:46
I agree that a combination of both article writing and the use of forums is best to promote your website and affiliates. Writing articles is more time consuming but the permanency of your articles online is a huge plus. Networking in forums helps a good deal as well.
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